Contempora Diatonic Baritones
Hugh E. McMillen (University of Colorado, Director): "The trigger mechanism for the ["Diatonic" Model Contempora Baritone] was developed to enable players to bring out-of-tune notes into good tune without favoring the notes with the lip and throat. The trigger enables the player to increase or decrease the length of tubing to alter the pitch. He can, therefore, "blow through the center of the tone" and consequently can play an even-balanced scale in good tune." [1953]
The Contempora baritones were introduced in 1949 and replaced the F.A. Reynolds models in the catalog; the instruments were the same, simply rebranded under new Roth ownership. In the 1960s, the Contempora baritones were produced at the Abilene plant and were similar if not identical to the Olds Studio baritone models.
Model History | Specifications
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1949-1961 | F.A. Reynolds/Roth-Reynolds (Cleveland) |
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Model 120-H | "Tune-As-You-Play" mechanism | Bore: .560" | Bell: 11¼" removeable bell front | Valves: three side-action piston valves | Finish: polished brass with lacquer finish; silverplated bright bell or silverplated gold bell finishes were available at an additional cost 1953, 1958, 1959: "Reynolds DIATONIC 'Tune-As-You-Play' Baritone Model 120-H. The baritone of perfect intonation. Compensating mechanism on tuning slide achieves complete control of all registers. Adopted by leading university and college bands. Complete in shaped case."
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1961-1963 | F.A. Reynolds/RMC (Cleveland) |
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Models TBD
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1964-1970 | F.A. Reynolds (Abilene) |
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Model BR-01 | "Tune-As-You-Play" mechanism | Bore: .560" | Bell: removeable 11¼" bell front | Valves: three side-action piston valves | Finish: highly polished brass with epoxy coating Model BR-02 | same as model BR-01 with fourth valve 1966 catalog: "[Diatonic Models BR-01/02 are] the finest of all Reynolds Baritones, with a truly magnificent range and tone. Exclusive adjustable double-action compensating mechanism on main tuning slide enables performer to raise or lower pitch of any note within the entire range of the instrument. Removeable bell front."
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Model BR-03 | "Tune-As-You-Play" mechanism | Bore: .560" | Bell: removeable 11¼" upright bell | Valves: three side-action piston valves | Finish: highly polished brass with epoxy coating Model BR-04 | same as model BR-03 with fourth valve
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1971-1979 | Reynolds (Fullerton) |
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Models BR-01, BR-02 | same as models BR-01 and BR-02 above | production ended mid-1970s (listed in 1973 price list, but not 1977 catalog)
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1959 catalog
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